Hamilton County (Friday, Oct. 7, 2011) – Work to implement a traffic switch on westbound Interstate 74 will require the following closures between the interchange with I-275 to the west and the Great Miami River to the east:

Sunday, Oct. 9, Monday, Oct. 10 and Tuesday, Oct. 11: One lane of westbound I-74 will close at 7 p.m., followed by a closure of a second lane at 10 p.m. All lanes will reopen to traffic by 5 a.m. the following day. Following completion of work, two lanes of westbound I-74 will be shifted to the eastbound side of I-74. The on ramp to SR 128 and the right lane of westbound I-74 will remain open to traffic.

Arrow boards and signs will be in place prior to the work zone to alert motorists of the upcoming lane closures.

To help ensure the safety of the construction workers as well as the traveling public, motorists should remain alert, reduce their speed and watch for stopped traffic while passing through the work zone.

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For more information contact: Sharon Smigielski, Public Information Officer, at (513) 933-6511